And it fueled a parting shot from James when he finished an on-court interview with ESPN’s Lisa Salters at the end of the Lakers-Warriors TV broadcast. “I love the NFL,” James said. “But Christmas is our day.” The NFL had two games on Christmas — the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 and the Baltimore Ravens beat the Houston Texans 31-2 — even though Wednesday games are rare in the league. “That’s a good answer,” Curry said when informed about James’ declaration. “Basketball, I’ve been watching it since I woke up this morning. All five games. I’m probably going to watch the second half of the Phoenix-Nuggets game and I know our game stood out so, you feel privileged to be in those types of situations, for sure.”
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Most points scored on Christmas Day in NBA history
Dwyane Wade: 314
Kevin Durant: 342
Oscar Robertson: 377
Kobe Bryant: 395
LEBRON JAMES: 507 👑 pic.x.com/LaN8PcyGID – 5:58 AM
Most points scored on Christmas Day in NBA history
Dwyane Wade: 314
Kevin Durant: 342
Oscar Robertson: 377
Kobe Bryant: 395
LEBRON JAMES: 507 👑 pic.x.com/LaN8PcyGID – 5:58 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🤗 Wholesome moment between Curry and Lebron before the Warriors and Lakers Christmas game! pic.x.com/IHNYWuT3k5 – 2:29 AM
🤗 Wholesome moment between Curry and Lebron before the Warriors and Lakers Christmas game! pic.x.com/IHNYWuT3k5 – 2:29 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Blocked By James and a Double Bang in the final minute of a LeBron game in Golden State. Happy Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight. – 1:43 AM
Blocked By James and a Double Bang in the final minute of a LeBron game in Golden State. Happy Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight. – 1:43 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: LeBron and Steph played another classic on Christmas, with Curry calling it “must-see TV” and James calling out the NFL for encroachment on the NBA’s day espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:27 AM
New story: LeBron and Steph played another classic on Christmas, with Curry calling it “must-see TV” and James calling out the NFL for encroachment on the NBA’s day espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:27 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Wrapping up a spirited Christmas evening in San Francisco as Austin Reaves delivered the game-winning bucket on a night he went for a 26-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double, with LeBron adding 30P and 10A:
nba.com/lakers/news/re… – 12:11 AM
Wrapping up a spirited Christmas evening in San Francisco as Austin Reaves delivered the game-winning bucket on a night he went for a 26-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double, with LeBron adding 30P and 10A:
nba.com/lakers/news/re… – 12:11 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James when asked what is still great about the NBA today: “LeBron and Steph”
Austin Reaves, off camera: “Great f—ing answer” pic.x.com/tUJLglDpbf – 11:06 PM
LeBron James when asked what is still great about the NBA today: “LeBron and Steph”
Austin Reaves, off camera: “Great f—ing answer” pic.x.com/tUJLglDpbf – 11:06 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
LeBron James: “I love the NFL, but Christmas is our day.” pic.x.com/aYGNODI5ud – 10:54 PM
LeBron James: “I love the NFL, but Christmas is our day.” pic.x.com/aYGNODI5ud – 10:54 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
great shot reaves but we were so close to steph hitting the silencer and lebron the night night at some point in overtime. wrestlemania when the rock got austin with a stunner and stone cold right back with a rock bottom. set up was perfect. perhaps next time. – 10:53 PM
great shot reaves but we were so close to steph hitting the silencer and lebron the night night at some point in overtime. wrestlemania when the rock got austin with a stunner and stone cold right back with a rock bottom. set up was perfect. perhaps next time. – 10:53 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
LA survives it anyway, but if I’m JJ Redick, here’s what I would have said in the timeout with 8.9 seconds left: “OK, you four guys cover Steph… LeBron, you and the ghost of Lakers past take everyone else.”
I figure that gives me at least a 50-50 chance — against Steph. – 10:43 PM
LA survives it anyway, but if I’m JJ Redick, here’s what I would have said in the timeout with 8.9 seconds left: “OK, you four guys cover Steph… LeBron, you and the ghost of Lakers past take everyone else.”
I figure that gives me at least a 50-50 chance — against Steph. – 10:43 PM
Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
They deserved to win that game, Reaves with Game Winner. Big performances from AR, Rui, Max and of course, Lebron. Solid W without AD
Back on tomorrow at 8a. Hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas – 10:39 PM
They deserved to win that game, Reaves with Game Winner. Big performances from AR, Rui, Max and of course, Lebron. Solid W without AD
Back on tomorrow at 8a. Hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas – 10:39 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
LeBron James: “I love the NFL but Christmas is our day.” pic.x.com/5UVInRLky1 – 10:38 PM
LeBron James: “I love the NFL but Christmas is our day.” pic.x.com/5UVInRLky1 – 10:38 PM
Alexis Morgan @alexismorgan
LeBron said “I love the NFL but Christmas is our day!”
NBA on Christmas >>>>> NFL on Christmas – 10:35 PM
LeBron said “I love the NFL but Christmas is our day!”
NBA on Christmas >>>>> NFL on Christmas – 10:35 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Shoutout LeBron.
“I love the NFL, but Christmas is our day.”
Damn right. – 10:35 PM
Shoutout LeBron.
“I love the NFL, but Christmas is our day.”
Damn right. – 10:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most games with 30+ PTS and 10+ AST in NBA history:
104 — LeBron James
103 — James Harden pic.x.com/R71rWgFkuX – 10:33 PM
Most games with 30+ PTS and 10+ AST in NBA history:
104 — LeBron James
103 — James Harden pic.x.com/R71rWgFkuX – 10:33 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron tonight:
31 PTS
10 AST
2 STL
11-8 on Christmas. pic.x.com/PKdM1Yz58Q – 10:33 PM
LeBron tonight:
31 PTS
10 AST
2 STL
11-8 on Christmas. pic.x.com/PKdM1Yz58Q – 10:33 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Tough break for LA, as LeBron rotated over to swat Wiggins in the paint, only for the ball to go directly to Schröder for a wide-open 3.
Warriors then got a stop and a Curry layup to cap a 7-0 run, cutting LA’s 9-point lead with 1:30 to play to just 2 with 25.7 left. – 10:22 PM
Tough break for LA, as LeBron rotated over to swat Wiggins in the paint, only for the ball to go directly to Schröder for a wide-open 3.
Warriors then got a stop and a Curry layup to cap a 7-0 run, cutting LA’s 9-point lead with 1:30 to play to just 2 with 25.7 left. – 10:22 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Davis isn’t out to start the 3rd Q; Lakers go small with Gabe Vincent in the backcourt, moving Rui Hachimura (or LeBron) to the 5 in a small lineup.
Expect 2-way center Christian Koloko to see the backup big minutes as he did in the first half if AD doesn’t return. – 9:21 PM
Davis isn’t out to start the 3rd Q; Lakers go small with Gabe Vincent in the backcourt, moving Rui Hachimura (or LeBron) to the 5 in a small lineup.
Expect 2-way center Christian Koloko to see the backup big minutes as he did in the first half if AD doesn’t return. – 9:21 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
We got a good one up here in The Bay. The Lakers lead the Warriors 55-52 at the half. LeBron leads LAL with 19 pts; Steph leads GSW with 16 pts. Same as it ever was. – 9:06 PM
We got a good one up here in The Bay. The Lakers lead the Warriors 55-52 at the half. LeBron leads LAL with 19 pts; Steph leads GSW with 16 pts. Same as it ever was. – 9:06 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Curry got loose for two late 3’s in the 2nd Q, enough to pull Golden State back within 3 (55-52) at the half after LA had led by 9 with 1:47 to play.
LeBron’s 19 points on 7 of 13 FG’s led the way, with Reaves adding 10 points, and Knecht 11. – 9:05 PM
Curry got loose for two late 3’s in the 2nd Q, enough to pull Golden State back within 3 (55-52) at the half after LA had led by 9 with 1:47 to play.
LeBron’s 19 points on 7 of 13 FG’s led the way, with Reaves adding 10 points, and Knecht 11. – 9:05 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Bron and Steph playing for 60 second reels to close this first half lol – 9:02 PM
Bron and Steph playing for 60 second reels to close this first half lol – 9:02 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
What would you gift Steph, LeBron and KD to win one more title?
@Kendrickperkins, @stephenasmith and Bob Myers share their choice 🎁 pic.x.com/0uAdAy6Wr8 – 8:55 PM
What would you gift Steph, LeBron and KD to win one more title?
@Kendrickperkins, @stephenasmith and Bob Myers share their choice 🎁 pic.x.com/0uAdAy6Wr8 – 8:55 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Max Christie really took a jab step 3 over Draymond instead of giving it back to LeBron guarded by Steph? – 8:38 PM
Max Christie really took a jab step 3 over Draymond instead of giving it back to LeBron guarded by Steph? – 8:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Good, active minutes from Christian Koloko (4 boards, 2 points in 4 minutes) off the bench once again here, participating in a 7-0 run that also featured a LeBron 3. – 8:38 PM
Good, active minutes from Christian Koloko (4 boards, 2 points in 4 minutes) off the bench once again here, participating in a 7-0 run that also featured a LeBron 3. – 8:38 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
END OF 1Q: Lakers 23, Warriors 23.
After missing eight of their first 10 FGAs, LAL made 8 of their last 15 shots to tie game up going into the 2Q.
LeBron James: 8 points (4-7 shooting), 3 rebounds.
Dalton Knecht/Austin Reaves: 5 points apiece. – 8:31 PM
END OF 1Q: Lakers 23, Warriors 23.
After missing eight of their first 10 FGAs, LAL made 8 of their last 15 shots to tie game up going into the 2Q.
LeBron James: 8 points (4-7 shooting), 3 rebounds.
Dalton Knecht/Austin Reaves: 5 points apiece. – 8:31 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Good close to the 1st Q from the Lakers, who held GSW scoreless for the final 2:56 of the period, scoring 8 points to tie the game at 23.
LeBron led the way with 8 points and 3 boards. – 8:31 PM
Good close to the 1st Q from the Lakers, who held GSW scoreless for the final 2:56 of the period, scoring 8 points to tie the game at 23.
LeBron led the way with 8 points and 3 boards. – 8:31 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LA came out cold on Christmas, hitting just 2 of 10 FG’s with a turnover, and Dennis Schroder – who was 1 for 11 from 3 in his first 3 games for GSW – hit a pair of early 3’s to help GSW go up 10-4 early.
But LeBron (dunk) and Hachimura (a 3) answered to cut it to one. – 8:15 PM
LA came out cold on Christmas, hitting just 2 of 10 FG’s with a turnover, and Dennis Schroder – who was 1 for 11 from 3 in his first 3 games for GSW – hit a pair of early 3’s to help GSW go up 10-4 early.
But LeBron (dunk) and Hachimura (a 3) answered to cut it to one. – 8:15 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
LeBron James warms up in these LeBron 22s on Christmas: pic.x.com/HYHndd1vHh – 7:49 PM
LeBron James warms up in these LeBron 22s on Christmas: pic.x.com/HYHndd1vHh – 7:49 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers say D’Angelo Russell (left thumb sprain) has been downgraded to out for today against the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (left shoulder contusion) and LeBron James (left foot injury management) are available. – 7:27 PM
Lakers say D’Angelo Russell (left thumb sprain) has been downgraded to out for today against the Warriors.
Anthony Davis (left shoulder contusion) and LeBron James (left foot injury management) are available. – 7:27 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Kyrie notched his third career 35-point game on Christmas Day 👏
He ties LeBron and T-Mac for third-most in NBA history. pic.x.com/podx6z3QTx – 5:10 PM
Kyrie notched his third career 35-point game on Christmas Day 👏
He ties LeBron and T-Mac for third-most in NBA history. pic.x.com/podx6z3QTx – 5:10 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Wemby having a Kobe, MJ, Bron type of Christmas Day performance in Madison Square Garden is what I’m here for. The young man is definitely standing on Business!!! – 2:09 PM
Wemby having a Kobe, MJ, Bron type of Christmas Day performance in Madison Square Garden is what I’m here for. The young man is definitely standing on Business!!! – 2:09 PM
LeBron James @KingJames
Not having Xmas day unis anymore really sucks! That was a great feeling walking into the locker room and seeing those. It was literally like receiving a 🎁! Whomp whomp! 🤷🏾
– 12:52 PM
Not having Xmas day unis anymore really sucks! That was a great feeling walking into the locker room and seeing those. It was literally like receiving a 🎁! Whomp whomp! 🤷🏾
– 12:52 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most points on Christmas Day:
476 — LeBron
395 — Kobe
377 — Oscar
315 — Durant
314 — Wade
The only players with over 300. pic.x.com/vE3jUsDKyz – 9:22 AM
Most points on Christmas Day:
476 — LeBron
395 — Kobe
377 — Oscar
315 — Durant
314 — Wade
The only players with over 300. pic.x.com/vE3jUsDKyz – 9:22 AM
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